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Consumer Information on Household Chemicals and Wastes

How to properly dispose of or recycle unwanted household chemicals (paint, auto products, pesticides, cleaners, and more) and tips for using or storing them.

Topics Under This Category:
About Household Hazardous Waste
Common household materials can be hazardous to the environment.
Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs
The benefits of using compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFLs) and how to properly handle and dispose of them.
Consumer Education Resources about Computer Recycling
Educational materials for consumers about recycling computer equipment.
Consumer Information about Computer Recycling
Consumer information about recycling computer equipment.
Contacts for Local Hazardous Household Waste Programs
A listing of cities and counties with programs to collect hazardous household chemicals and wastes.
Mercury in the Household
The effects and sources of mercury in the household.
Storing and Using Household Chemicals
Describes how to store and use household chemicals.
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